Go Behind
the Scenes For Love by Deborah Garland
Thanks for having me, Jennifer and letting me tell your
readers about my new novel, “Must Love Fashion” which was released by Roane
Publishing on August 7th.
Taking a peek behind the curtain has been a common theme for
me. My first novel “Forty Times Platinum” brought readers into the back offices
of a music label. In my latest novel, “Must Love Fashion” releasing this month,
we go behind the scenes of a fashion giant.
But it wasn’t supposed to be that way.
In an earlier version of the novel, Andrew worked in the
fashion industry, but Gwen was a textile designer. It gave them a common thread
(no pun). But the setting of the original novel was different. When that novel
crashed and burned, or should I say drowned (inside joke), I’d decided Andrew’s
job was more interesting and made this a workplace romance.
And the new title “Must Love Fashion” was born.
The first thing I had to imagine was the office layout,
since so much of the story takes place there. One of the early conflicts is that
Gwen and Andrew must share an office until a space opens up for Gwen. (Forced
Proximity) While writing and choreographing where they were standing during
heated conversations and then eventually the good heat that comes between them,
I imagined my old boss’ office.
I can still see it in my head; where Gwen’s temporary desk
would be with the large window on the far wall. While that real window looked
out onto a boring suburban parking lot, Gwen gets to stare out onto the Manhattan
skyline and even has a glimpse of the Hudson River.
“Must Love Fashion” is a quick paced novel as the clock is
ticking down to a Fashion Show that Gwen and Andrew must work on together. I
relied upon many years of watching Project
Runway season finales to bring to life the chaos that happens behind the
runway. And it’s after the show that Gwen and Andrew’s love story begins.
In a short amount of time, readers are whisked through
Milan, Los Angeles, Manhattan and settle into the fictional North Fork town on
Long Island called Darling Cove (Gwen’s home town). The next book in the
Darling Cove series, “Must Have Faith” will be anchored more in the small wine
hamlet where Gwen’s brother, Greg Mallory, a village police officer must face
his runaway bride, Faith Copeland who’s moved back home. Check out my website for updates on Must Have
Faith’s release which should be sometime next year. http://www.deborahgarlandauthor.com/blog/2017/03/22/must-have-faith/
For now, please enjoy a sneak peek of some of “Must Love
Fashion”:
Blurb:
Gwendolyn Mallory has landed her dream job. After years at a
small fashion retailer, she’s been given a chance to show off her public
relations skills for a major brand. What woman wouldn’t be excited to work for
Prada in New York City?
Former male model turned Prada Brand Manager, Andrew Morgan
is ready to move on with his life—his wife passed away from cancer fifteen
months ago. Even though he and Gwen share an initial fiery spark, getting
involved with a co-worker has always been on Andrew’s to-don’t list.
With a fashion show in L.A. a month away, Andrew and Gwen
find a way to work together. And with the help of some good old-fashioned
jealousy, she brings to life a sexy devil…who just happens to wear Prada.
Excerpt:
“Sometimes you don’t realize what a hole you have in your
life until someone fills it.”
Annoyed, Gwen roughly draped her scarf around her neck and
put on her coat. But those frayed edges once again caught on one of her charm
bracelets. “Son of a…” Her free hand reached up to loosen the scarf from her
neck before it strangled her. But it snagged on the clasp of her necklace and
twisted; trapping her as if she were in a straitjacket. “Are you kidding me?”
she growled.
Furiously, she shrugged out of the coat, sending it flying across
the office.
“Excuse me.” A deep gravelly voice drifted in from the
doorway.
Gwen swung around and locked eyes with the most
devastatingly handsome man she’d ever seen. Andrew! “Oh hi!” She held up her
hand revealing the tangled mess she’d made of herself.
“Looks like you’ve gotten yourself tied up there.” Andrew
put down his bag and moved toward her with powerful long legs covered in what
she knew had to be a pair of Prada dress slacks. In an instant, he was touching
her hand and…her neck. “What’s caught on what here?”
“I can do it.” She backed away. It was startling to be so
close to him. That photo did not do this man justice. He was even more stunning
in person. He was so tall and broad. Heat radiated from his body; removing the
chill that clung to her all week from the drafty window.
“I think you’ve done enough.” Andrew snagged her wrist
again. His commanding hold made her feel like Lois Lane when Superman rose up,
caught her and said, I’ve got you.
Purchase Links:
Roane Publishing: http://www.roanepublishing.com/product-p/mlf-01.htm
Amazon: http://amzn.to/2ucgF7m
Barnes and Noble: http://bit.ly/2vAMBWA
Author Bio:
Deborah Garland is a former computer and sports journalist,
turned romance and women’s fiction author. She likes to write about love and
the struggles of complicated relationships. Her heroines are strong, and the
heroes fall hard for them. She lives on the North Shore of Long Island with her
husband and when she’s not writing, she’s either in the gym, or reading,
cuddled up with their two pugs, Zoe and Harley.
She would love to
hear from her readers, send her an email through her website: http://www.deborahgarlandauthor.com/blog/contact/
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